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Nov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022

Spotify approaches British regulators over Apple’s rejection of its audiobook updates

Spotify has approached British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to probe Apple’s rejection of its audiobook updates according to The Telegraph. Recently, New York Times reported that Spotify wanted to introduce audiobooks on its mobile app including iOS with links…

Nov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022

EU’s new Digital Market Act can force Apple to allow sideloading on iOS

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Eu has enforced the Digital Markets Act (DMA) ahead of its implementation in Spring 2023 and shared rules for digital gatekeepers like Apple, Amazon, Google, and other tech giants. Under the leadership of EU Commission EVP Margrethe Vestager, DMA was…

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How to turn off Dynamic Island content on iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max

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One of the major features of the iPhone 14 Pro lineup is the always-active and adaptive space, Dynamic Island that offers a completely new way for users to interact with their iPhone. When an iPhone is unlocked, Dynamic Island displays…

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Here is how to easily use Siren on Apple Watch Ultra

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Built for extreme sports and adventures, the new Apple Watch Ultra features an 86-decibel siren for emergency situations to alert the rescuers of the user’s location. Using the new audio system in Apple Watch Ultra, the Siren plays a continuous…

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk working on Vine app’s revival to compete with TikTok

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Reports claim that Twitter’s new owner and CEO Elon Musk has big plans for the company. Axios claims that Musk has instructed Twitter engineers to work on the Vine’s reboot by the end of this year. Vine was a popular…

Nov 1, 2022Nov 1, 2022

Apple loses VPs of online store and information systems

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Bloomberg reports that Apple’s heads of online retail store and information systems, Anna Matthiasson and Mary Demby are stepping down from their positions. People familiar with the matter said that Matthiasson is leaving while Demby is retiring after staying at…

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iOS 16 Live Activities used to display vote count of the Brazilian election in real time

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In the new iOS 16.1 update, Apple released Live Activities features for users to view apps’ updates on the Lock Screens and Dynamic Island (only on iPhone 14 Pro) in real-time. Taking advantage of the feature’s release right before the…

Nov 1, 2022Dec 23, 2022

New Home app on iOS 16 makes smart home more attainable, simple and secure says Apple executive

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To enhance Apple users’ smart home management experience, the company introduced a redesigned Home app with iOS 16 which offers a refreshed look, simplicity, and most importantly, a range of new devices with Matter support. Apple’s Product Marketing executive, Cecilia…

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Apple yet to finalize iPhone SE 4’s display size and tech claims analyst

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Rumor mills claim that Apple is going to introduce a redesigned iPhone SE 4 which will feature the iPhone XR industrial design with a notch for FaceID authentication, thinner bezels, and other improvements. However, the company has not yet finalized…

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk plans to charge $20 per month for verification checkmark [U: Scam alert PSA]

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After the $44 billion acquisition was finalized, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now the owner and CEO of Twitter who has plans for the platform. The Verge reports that verified accounts might have to pay $20 per month to keep…